10 TOP Things to Do in Northwest Washington (2025 Activity Guide)

La Conner featuring a bay or harbor and boating

Bellingham which includes a marina and a bay or harbor

Coupeville which includes a bay or harbor, sailing and rugged coastline

La Conner which includes street scenes as well as a couple

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What to do in Northwest Washington

Popular places to visit

Seattle Premium Outlets

During your visit to Marysville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Seattle Premium Outlets. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Deception State Park featuring a statue or sculpture and a garden as well as a small group of people

Deception Pass State Park

Trek through a landscape of rocky coastal inlets, evergreen forests and rolling sand dunes in one of the most beautiful corners of Whidbey Island.

Tulip Town

Enjoy an outing to Tulip Town during your stay in Mount Vernon. Stroll along the marina or experience the festivals in this quaint area.

Roche Harbor Marina

Explore the waterfront in Roche Harbor with a trip to Roche Harbor Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Swinomish Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Swinomish Casino during your visit to Anacortes? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Skagit Valley Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Skagit Valley Casino during your time in Burlington? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its casinos.

Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Blaine at Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mount Baker Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Deming with a visit to Mount Baker Ski Area. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.

English Camp featuring a park, landscape views and flowers

San Juan Island National Historic Park

Explore the great outdoors at San Juan Island National Historic Park, a lovely green space in Friday Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Areas of Northwest Washington

Bellingham City Center

While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Cornwall Beach.

Fairhaven

Restaurants, shopping, and spas are some highlights of Fairhaven. Make a stop by Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Bellingham Bay while you're exploring.

Puget

Though Puget might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Baker Theatre and Cornwall Beach.

Impromptu visit to the lake made for a beautiful photo opp.

Samish Hill

While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.

Views uplake from the Ranger Station in Lake Chelan, WA

Sehome

While Sehome isn't home to many top sights, Cornwall Beach and Mount Baker Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Happy Valley

While there might not be top attractions in Happy Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Cornwall Beach.